enhance tissued responsiveness to insulin. They are also less likely to cause
hypoglycemia and help tx insulin resistance. Metformin facilitates insulin uptake by
peripheral tissue esp muscle and liver and decrease hepatic gluconeogenesis and basal
glucose output thus lowering fasting glucose levels.
Dosing of metformin
Starting 500mg QD then after one week 500mg BID then increase slowly over 1-2 wks
before your at max dose between 2000-2500mg/QD
acutley increase the sensitivity of beta cells to gluocse and stimulate endogenous
insulin release. This can lead to hypoglycemia
Dosing of glyburide
2.5mg BID
dosing of glipizide
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Easton. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $9.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.